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Debate “Script”
Global Classrooms
I.E.S. Angel Corella Mock Conference
Colmenar Viejo, January 10th, 2013

Salon de Actos

At beginning:
 Check that mics work, projector works, computer works
 Check that all placards are in order
 Check that we have gavel, stop watch
 Explain to Trevor that he/she needs to bring notes to Rachel, help with passing
around the mic
 Organize everything and GET EXCITED!

9:15-9:40 Registration and collection of materials in the Library.

9:40 - Ángel Corella Director makes opening remarks

9:45 - Introductions (Chair)

 “Welcome to the World Health Organization Committee! I hereby call this
meeting to order (bang the gavel). My name is Rachel, and I will be your chair
today! I am here to moderate this meeting and make sure that everyone works
hard and has a lot of fun! I will make sure that each country has an opportunity to
share its opinion. I also will make sure that we use our time efficiently and guide
us between the different parts of the meeting—the speaker´s list, the moderated
and unmoderated caucuses, and voting procedure. Now, I´d like for you to meet
the rest of the dais.”
o The rest of the Dais introduces themselves
 Sean says, “My name is Sean and I will be your director. I will take
notes throughout the day of the points that you are each
contributing. Later on in the day I will oversee the resolution
writing process and will explain amendments and voting.”
o And the other people in our committee
 “You have all prepared incredibly hard preparing for today and we are sure that
your hard work will pay off. Remember to be confident in yourself and to act in a
mature manner when you disagree with other’s opinions. Most importantly, we
want you all to remember to relax. Today will be a lot of fun and a great chance to
learn about and collaborate with other countries. You will also have the
opportunity to make friends with students from other schools. For those going to
the conference in Madrid, this should be a great practice for you.”
 “We on the dais are all here to help you delegates and make you feel comfortable.
We know it is scary to speak in front of other people, but remember that everyone
is in the same position that you are in. We know that you are going to do great!

o Remember to use a personal, excited tone

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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o Bang the gavel

o Call the meeting to order
o Introduce yourself and explain your role
o Allow the rest of the dais members to introduce themselves and explain their roles.

9:55 – Explain about breakfast. Students must return to the Salon de Actos by
10:10, to begin at 10:15am.

10:15 Welcome back (Chair)

 Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your breakfast and that you were able to
meet new people during the break. We will now begin the formal conference.
The topic of our discussion today as the World Health Committee will be on
the topic of generic drugs. The Rapporteur will now call roll.

Call Roll (Rapporteur)

 “Roll Call is the part of the meeting where we see who is present and who is
missing. We will call roll each time after returning from a break. ______, your
rapporteur, will be in charge of calling roll.” Explain what roll call is.
 Rapporteur: “I will now call the roll. Please answer ‘Present’ when your country
is called.”
 REMEMBER TO REPEAT WHAT THEY SAY
Rapporteur: “Australia”
Delegate: “Present”
Rapporteur: “Australia is present.”
If a country does not respond when called once, repeat the country name again. If no one
answers after the second time, you may say, “(Country X) is not present.”
 Chair: If enough delegates are present: “We now have quorum in this committee,
and we can begin the meeting. I’d like to call for decorum—that is, proper debate
etiquette. You may not speak unless called on by the chair. Be respectful to your
fellow delegates and their opinions. Look for positive solutions and avoid
negative language. We are looking for teams that are respectful and work together
with other delegations. It is OK if you whisper quietly to your partner, but that
should be the only talking we hear.”
 If you want to talk to another delegation or the DAIS use a note. A note is a way
to contact the Dais if you want to be added to the speaker’s list or if you think we
have done something incorrectly. And it is a way to contact another country if you
want to ask them a question or talk about collaboration. Trevor, our helper, will
collect your note, bring it to the DAIS (when we will read over it!) and then bring
it to the correct recipient. We will be reading all notes, so make sure that they are
appropriate and in English!

Explain the Rules of Procedure (Chair)

 “Remember that if you have a question during the day, you can raise your
placards and make a point of inquiry. A point of inquiry is a question about
procedure and it´s directed to me, the Chair. After speakers have finished speaking
and when you are not interrupting anyone, you raise your placard like this and

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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say, Honorable Chair, the delegation from, for example, Iran, has a point of
inquiry.
o Now, a point of personal privilege is something you say when you are
uncomfortable. Delegates should use points of privilege when, for
example, you wish the speaker to speak louder or request quiet in the
room. If you need to go to the bathroom, you do NOT need to raise your
placard and make a point of personal privilege. Just go quietly!
o A point of order is what you should say if you believe I, the Chair, have
made a mistake in procedure. You can raise your placard and say “point of
order” while someone is speaking, BUT it´s better to wait until the speaker
has finished. An example of the time for a point of order would be if the
Chair called on the wrong speaker.
o At our meeting, yields can be made after a speaker speaks. If you have
extra time left at the end of your speech, you can yield that time to another
delegate, to questions, or to the Chair. If you yield to the Chair, that
effectively ends your time.
o Remember that you are only allowed to speak in English.
o Do you have any questions?”

Set the Speakers List (Chair)

 “We will now open the speaker´s list. Speakers list is the default type of debate.
By placing your country on the speaker´s list, you will be able to give a one
minute and thirty second speech to share your country´s policy with all of the
other delegates. The speaker’s list is a great time to make opening remarks about
your delegation’s stance. Your speech should focus on stating your country´s
positions and offering recommendations for action.
o Just a reminder, this is how you make a motion for a speaker’s list: I move
to open the speakers list for a speaking time of 1 min and 30 sec. At this
time are there any motions to open the speaker’s list for a speaking time of
1 and a half minutes? (then ask for seconds, voting)
o The chair declares the speaker’s list open.
o We will now place countries on the Speaker´s List. All countries who
would like to be on the Speakers List, please raise your placards.”
 Start to acknowledge delegates for the Speakers List (dais members can help with
this). Clearly state the country name.
o When adding students to the Speakers List, BE FAIR. Make sure you are
adding delegates from each region and each side of the room (vary the types
of countries, too).
o Do not go too fast, as it will be difficult for the Staff/Rap to hear all of the
countries being called.
o You may limit the number and times a country is on the Speakers List.
o “There will be other opportunities to get on the Speakers List later. You may
ask to be added to the list at any time during the meeting, by sending a note up
to the Chair. It should say, for example, the delegation from the United
Kingdom would like to be added to the speaker´s list.”

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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Calling on Speakers (Chair)

 “Now we will begin with the speaker´s list. All other delegates, you should be
listening to the speaker. Take out your notebooks and write down notes on the
speeches from other countries. In your notes, focus on:
o Does my country agree with this country’s policies?
o Why or why not?
o Also, note if you would like to write draft resolutions with the country. You
will be able to talk about this during informal debate.
o Speakers, remember that this is your time to make opening remarks about
your country’s stance. If you have a pre-written opening speech, remember to
look at the audience and not only look at your paper. You will be facing the
delegates when you speak.
o Delegation from ____, you have the floor for one and a half minutes. When
you have ten seconds left, the Rapporteur will tap the gavel once. When your
time is over, the Rapporteur will tap the gavel twice. Please come up to the
front and take floor.”

When giving a delegate the floor, state, “Honorable delegate of (x), you have the floor for
(x) minutes.”

After a Delegate Speaks

 When a delegate has ten seconds left, give a light tap with your gavel (the
Rapporteur will keep time and tap the gavel).
o If you see a delegate is about to end, but will run a few seconds over their
time, let them finish.
 Chair, after first speaker: “Thank you delegation from ___ for being so brave as to
speak first. Would you like to yield to questions, another delegate or to the
Chair?”
o To the chair: “The floor has been yielded to the chair. Is there any country
that would like to request the floor for a point or motion?”
 “The Chair recognizes the delegation from ____. (Please take the
floor.)
o Yield to another country: “This yielding is in order. ...(country name), you
have the floor. Please begin.”
o Points of Info: “The speaker is open to points of information. Are there
any points of information from the floor?”
 If takes 3 points of information: “You have taken three points of
information. You now need to yield the floor to the chair or to
another country. What would you like to do?”
 After a delegate speaks, say, “Thank you, honorable delegate. You may take your
seat. Are there any points or motions on the floor at this time?” If there are
outstanding point or motions, proceed with them. If not, continue on to the next

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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delegate and say, “Seeing none, delegation from (x), you have the floor for one
and a half minutes.”
 After every few speakers, remind delegates that they may add themselves to the
Speakers List. “Are there any delegations that would like to be added to the
Speaker´s List at this time?”
o Try to get everyone on the Speakers List at least once. “We see some
delegations have not yet been added to the list. Would they like to be
added to have a chance to share their position?”

After about 10 Speakers Moderated Caucus (Chair)

 After about 10 speakers:
o “At this time, the chair would look favorably upon a motion to move into
a 15 min moderated caucus, with a speaking time of 45 seconds. During a
moderated caucus, the Chair calls on delegates one-by-one so that they can
address the committee in short speeches. You delegates should focus on
possible solutions, ways to compromise. Look at your notes and respond
to the ideas that other countries offered in their speeches. Take more notes
and try to identify allies.
o Just a reminder, this is how you make a motion for a moderated caucus: I
move to suspend debate for the purpose of a moderated caucus, with a
total time of ___ and a speaking time of ___. A good total time would be
15 minutes, and a good speaking time for the moderated caucus would be
45 seconds, or 1 minute.
o So, are there any outstanding points or motions on the floor?”
o After the motion: “Right before we go into the caucus, I would like to
remind you that after the caucus, when we return to the Speaker’s List,
your speeches will focus on the ideas and suggestions from the caucus, or
things you feel were not discussed in caucus and you want to remind your
fellow delegates of. So, take notes and pay attention during the caucus.”
o (Also, please remember that during moderated caucuses, I will be calling
on every delegation at least once so that everyone has the opportunity to
speak.)
o When you speak, stand in place. The first speaker is…
o (If they are having a great discussion, give the option to extend the caucus)

Returning from a Moderated Caucus (Chair)

 “Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and views. You offered some interesting
views on the problem and possible solutions, such as…..
o The time for the moderated caucus has now expired. We will now return to
the speaker´s list. Your speeches should focus on the results of the
moderated caucus and the ideas you just discussed.”
o (Speaker´s List): “Delegation from ___, you now have the floor.”
o “(If necessary: Would you like to yield to questions, another delegate, or
the chair?) Thank you, honorable delegates. Are there any outstanding
points or motions? Seeing none…”

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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Unmoderated Caucus (Chair and Dais)

 After about 2 speeches: “The chair would look favorably upon a motion for an
unmoderated caucus. The unmoderated caucus is informal debate. During
unmoderated caucuses, the committee breaks for a temporary recess. We stop
formal debate so that delegates can meet with each other and discuss ideas.
o Talk to other delegations in your regional blocs and find the delegates who
shared similar positions when they spoke from the Speakers List.
o Start putting ideas together on paper, creating a draft resolution—your first
draft for a resolution. Working papers do not need to be typed.
o You can enter an unmoderated caucus by making a motion. You say, I
move to suspend debate for the purpose of an unmoderated caucus, with a
total time of ___. A good length for an unmoderated caucus is between 15
and 30 minutes. Are there any outstanding points or motions on the floor?”
 Remember to only speak in English during this unmoderated caucus
 During the UC, all dais staff members should be off the dais working with the
delegates and listening to their caucuses. If you see the delegates not working,
encourage them to participate. Ask them questions about their policy, etc.

Returning from an Unmoderated Caucus (Chair)

 “Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and views. You just discussed many
solutions and recommendations, such as ___. Now, share your new ideas with the
rest of the body, using the Speaker´s List or moderated caucuses.”
o (Speaker´s List) “Delegation from ___, you now have the floor.”
o “Thank you, honorable delegates. Are there any outstanding points or
motions? Seeing none…”
o

After the first unmoderated caucus

11:00—Writing/Combining Draft Resolutions
 Chair: “In the last session of debate, the Chair observed good (interaction between
delegates, etc.). These were some ideas we discussed…
 Now in this session we would like to see (working to collaborate for constructive
solutions, not just sanctions or monetary aid; focus on realistic solutions on both
sides of the problem, etc). In this session you will be writing your resolutions in
unmoderated caucuses.
 Chair: “Your director Sean will now explain the process of writing and turning in
resolutions.”
 Director: explanation of resolutions. (what is their purpose)
o Explain to the delegates the difference between a sponsor and a
signatory.
o Heading, perambulatory phrases, operative phrases,

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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o Directors should not be too hasty to accept a resolution. If it is 11 a.m. and

you have a resolution, it is OK to wait and see if other delegates are
writing something.
o If you have two draft resolutions similar in nature, you should have the
resolutions combined. Guide the delegates along the best way of doing
this.
o Remind delegates that they should combine resolutions because they will
gain more support and votes by doing so. Do not be scared to guide the
delegates on substance. However, do not tell them what to say.
o “Esteemed delegates: You are now working on writing resolutions, which
will be the end result of today’s conference. Resolutions are suggestions
for action and although they should be as specific as possible, they should
also be universal. Avoid writing resolutions that are too specific to one
country; you should be able to generate ideas that many countries can
benefit from and many countries can help with.”
o “Now, I’d like to remind you of what a resolution will look like. In the
first two lines, you will note the sponsors and the signatories. Sponsors are
the countries who write the resolution and it will likely include 3-4
countries. After the sponsors write the resolution, they will discuss their
ideas with other delegates to find other delegates that support their ideas.
These other delegates are called signatories. In order for your resolution to
be considered, you need to have 20% of the room agree with your
resolution. This means that you need ____ signatories. Remember, any
country can be a signatory and you can be a signatory as many times as
you want. So, to review, sponsors are the countries that write the
resolution and signatories are the countries that sign the resolution in
agreement.”
o “The resolution has 2 major parts, aside from the heading, which we will
format for you. The first section has the perambulatory phrases. These are
phrases that tell us the reasons why you are writing the resolutions. All of
these phrases will start with gerunds, such as reminding, noting, pointing
out, etc. The second section has operative phrases. These are phrases that
tell us what you suggest that the General Assembly does. This should be
written in the third person and should use words that suggest, not
demand.”
 Speakers list—2 or 3 speeches
o “At this time we will return to the speaker’s list. Delegation from ___, you
now have the floor.”
o “Thank you, honorable delegates. Are there any outstanding points or
motions? Seeing none…”
 Final caucuses: move for UC (can write many res.), then MC (discuss resolutions,
narrow down to two), then UC to write, discuss, and finalize resolutions
o 11:15—“At this time, the Chair would look favorably upon a motion to
suspend the debate for the purpose of a moderated caucus of 15 minutes.”

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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o 11:30—unmoderated caucus (40 minutes) Inform delegates that we will

only be accepting two draft resolutions, so they should combine
resolutions, think of strategies to work together
 We have noticed that you have been discussing (x) aspects of the
problem
 The chair would look favorably upon a motion to suspend the
debate for the purpose of an UC of 40 minutes. Delegates should
be combining resolutions at this time. The chair reminds the
delegates that they must turn in any draft resolutions to the director
by 12:10, before we break for a snack.

Approving a Draft Resolution (Director and Staff)

 After you approve a draft resolution, give it to the committee’s Administrative
Assistant to type (or staff member delegated to do so). Macu will type resolutions
during lunch, bring them to be photocopied, and put them on the projector screen
so that we can see them after lunch.
 Do not forget to assign the draft resolution a number Assign numbers as follows:
Committee/DR#/Topic
 Only accept two resolutions

12:10—Before snack break: motion to adjourn the debate for the purpose of a 30
minute snack break.

12:10-12:40 – Lunch (Staff types resolutions and photocopies them)

12:40—Return from snack. Debating and voting on resolutions

Chair: “In the last session, you submitted a number of very interesting and thoughtful
resolutions, which deal with (many aspects of the issue and offer some imaginative and
realistic recommendations for action). Now we will be introducing and debating those
draft resolutions. At the end of this session, we will pass resolutions. Your director Sean
will now explain the process of introducing resolutions and making amendments.
o Sean: explanation of how we will introduce resolutions, friendly/unfriendly
amendments, what an amendment is, how voting work.
o “We will introduce the draft resolutions by letting you all read over them
individually. Then we will discuss the resolutions. The sponsors will get a chance
to explain and defend their ideas. Then, we will address possible amendments. An
amendment is a change to the resolution. It can be a change of wording, ideas, or
a number that you disagree with. As you are reading through the resolution, make
note of any amendments you may want to make and we will consider them later.”
o “After the sponsors explain their resolution, you can write amendments. If all of
the sponsors agree with your amendment, the change is made immediately and no
vote is needed. This is called a friendly amendment.”
o “If, however, one or more of the sponsors disagree with the amendment, we will
vote on it as an assembly. This is called an unfriendly amendment. If it is an
unfriendly amendment, we, the Dais, ask that you have at least one other country
sigh that they are in agreement with you amendment.”

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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o “There are no set rules for writing amendments, but all amendments must be
brought to me, the Director. I will stay up front during the unmoderated caucus so
you can find me.”
o “As soon as we are done discussing the resolutions and amendments, we ill vote
on them. First we will vote on the unfriendly amendments. Then we will make
any necessary changes to Resolution 1. Finally, we will vote on the edited
Resolution 1. This process will be repeated for Resolution 2. First we will vote on
the unfriendly amendments for Resolution 2; then we will edit Resolution 2 and
vote on Resolution 2.”
o “When we vote, you will have 3 voting options:
o If your country supports an amendment or resolution as it is, you should
vote FOR it and you should say “yay”.
o If your country is opposed to an amendment or resolution in full or part,
you should vote AGAINST it and you should say “nay”.
o If you aren’t sure how to vote, you can ABASTAIN from voting. But, it
should be noted that an abstention vote will be counted as an AGAINST
vote. If you want to abstain, you should say “abstain”.”
o “So, the options of how to vote are: yay, nay, and abstain. The chair will ask all
those who vote “yay” to raise their placards. The rapporteur will count the number
of delegates voting “yay”. This process will then be repeated for “abstain” and
“nay”. At the end, they will count the votes. In order for a resolution to pass, a
vote of more than 50% is needed.”
o We will give all delegations 5 minutes to quietly read over and make notes on the
resolutions.
o Suspend debate for the purpose of introducing resolutions

12:45—Introducing a Draft Resolution (Director)

 “The first resolution up for debate is “Number…”
o Debate time for and against this resolution will be set at 5 minutes.
o We will begin by having the resolution read out. Will the sponsor of the
resolution please take the floor to read ONLY the operative clauses of
resolution.
o You are allowed two points of information regarding this resolution. Are
there any points of information on the floor? (Call on countries if not:
There is a point of information from _____. Please state your point.)
o “We will now begin a 5 minute moderated caucus with a speaking time of
30 seconds, to discuss this resolution.”
o Debate time for this resolution has expired.
 The next resolution up for debate is “Number….”

12:55 Amendments
 Is there a motion to move into a moderated caucus to discuss possible
amendments? Sean will now remind us about amendments. The chair will look
favorably upon a moderated caucus of 5- 10 minutes to discuss possible
amendments

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.
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o “This is just a reminder that there are both friendly and unfriendly
amendments. If the signatories all agree to your amendment, then the
change is made immediately. This is a friendly amendment. If one or more
of them disagree, it is an unfriendly amendment and we will vote on it
later. In this case, you should talk to other delegates in the room to gain
support for your amendment. Whenever you finish writing an amendment,
bring it to me.”

13:10 – Writing Amendments

The Chair would look favorably upon an unmoderated caucus of 10 minutes to
familiarize with possible amendments. When you have finished an amendment, give it to
Sean.
o If no desire for amendments: Now we will return to the Speaker’s List.
Remember, there are draft resolutions on the floor, and your speeches and
questions should focus on these resolutions. But we will encourage
amendments.
o Sean will read any amendments. Macu will type them on the projector
screen.
o If there is extra time, add in a moderated caucus to debate resolutions and
amendments

13:25—Closing Debate (Chair)

 “The Chair would look favorably upon a motion to close debate and move into
voting procedure. This process means that we will end debate completely. We will
first vote on amendments, and then vote on resolutions. During voting, no one
may leave the room.”
 There is a motion to close debate and move into voting procedure. Is there a
second? We will now take a vote. This motion needs a two-thirds majority to pass.

Voting
 “We will now move into voting procedure. Countries should be aware that there
are three voting options.
o Your country should vote ‘FOR’ the resolution if you support it fully as it
is, if you want to vote for a resolution you should say “yay”.
o Your country should vote ‘AGAINST’ the resolution if you are opposed to
it in full or in part, if you want to vote against a resolution, you should say
“nay”.
o Your country can ‘ABSTAIN’ from voting if you are unsure of how to
vote. But, it needs to be noted that an ‘abstention’ vote will be counted as
an ‘against’ vote. If you want to abstain, say “abstain”.
o Keep in mind that, in order for a resolution to pass, a vote of more than 50
% is required.
 Amendments for Res 1; Res 1; Amendments for Res 2; Res 2
 “At this time, we are voting on resolution (x). All countries voting ‘FOR’ this
resolution, please raise your placards. (A count of votes for is taken and recorded

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by Rapporteur. Chairperson does not comment on numbers at this point.)

Rapporteur records numbers. (Or we can do a roll call vote if we have time).
o All countries voting ‘AGAINST’ this resolution, please raise your
placards. (A count of votes against is taken and recorded. Chairperson
does not comment on numbers at this point.) Rapporteur records numbers.
o All countries voting ‘ABSTAINING’ this resolution, please raise your
placards. (A count of votes is taken and recorded. Chairperson does not
comment on numbers at this point.) Rapporteur records numbers.
o When the votes are fully tabulated and the final result is sure...) This
resolution passes/fails with a vote of ... FOR, ... AGAINST, and ...
ABSTENTIONS.”

13:40-13:50 Short Break

(Chair) We are now going to take a short 10-minute bathroom break. When we
return, we will finish the conference with the closing ceremonies and time for
feedback. ¨Look favorably upon a motion...¨

13:50 – Colmenarejo Director makes closing remarks

13: 55 - Ending the Conference (Chair and Dais)

 Congratulate the delegates on their hard work and participation in the conference.
 If no resolution was passed, explain to the delegates that this is OK. Their
performance will not be judged based on the passing of resolutions, but rather on
how well they performed in representing their country and its position.
 Pass out the awards for the day.
 Motion to adjourn meeting until GC next year!
 Then students will fill out a survey and break up into their school groups to
discuss feedback from the day
 Take a photo at the end!
 End by 14:20

Adapted from “Committee Rhetoric,” UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference, 2005.